Cataract Surgery cost in 7 various Indian Cities
| City | Average Cost | Starting Price | Price Upto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore | Rs. 26,925 | Rs. 16,000 | Rs. 50,000 |
| Chennai | Rs. 25,579 | Rs. 15,200 | Rs. 47,500 |
| Delhi | Rs. 28,271 | Rs. 16,800 | Rs. 52,500 |
| Gurgaon | Rs. 26,925 | Rs. 16,000 | Rs. 50,000 |
| Hyderabad | Rs. 26,925 | Rs. 16,000 | Rs. 50,000 |
| Mumbai | Rs. 29,618 | Rs. 17,600 | Rs. 55,000 |
| Pune | Rs. 26,925 | Rs. 16,000 | Rs. 50,000 |
The price of cataract surgery varies based on factors such as type of surgery, type of intraocular lens used for the patient, doctor/surgeon fee, hospital admission charges (which may vary in different cities), facility cost, medication cost, and post-procedure complications (if any).
The approximate cost of various components included in a cataract surgery are as follows:
-Pre-operative price: Rs. 4,000
-Surgery cost: Rs. 25,000–Rs. 35,000
-Post-procedure price: Rs. 7,000
-Lens cost: Rs. 10,000 (monofocal intraocular lens, toric intraocular lens, multifocal intraocular lens and monovision)
-Facility cost: Rs. 5,000
-Reimbursement fees: Rs. 8,000–Rs. 10,000
In India, the cost of cataract surgery is relatively high. It may cost between Rs. 18,000 and Rs. 1,20,000. The price varies depending on the cataract eye procedure selected and hospitals in each city.
Cataract lenses are available at a cost of between Rs. 500 and Rs. 15,000. Depending on the usage and the type of lens the patient opts for, an intraocular lens may be priced at Rs. 10,000, whereas a multifocal lens may be priced at Rs. 20,000.
The price for a hydrophobic foldable lens varies from Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 15,000. In the case of cataract replacement with a hydrophobic lens, the price of the lens is Rs. 2,000 per piece.